Price comparison

Design

Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

Sennheiser CX 200 Street II

Sennheiser RS 180

2.has an over-the-ear form

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Comfortable full-size form with earcups that fully enclose your ears. This model is loved for its increased sound isolation and the fact that it won't leak sound to your neighbors. It offers potential for maximum bass and loudness levels.

Sennheiser CX 200 Street II

Sennheiser RS 180

3.has a detachable cable

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With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.

Sennheiser CX 200 Street II

Sennheiser RS 180

4.weight

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Best

Sony MDR-EX150AP

3g

5g

204g

5.has included ear pads

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Allows you to change ear pads without buying new ones.

Sennheiser CX 200 Street II

Sennheiser RS 180

6.has an in-ear form

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The in-ear device is ultracompact and lightweight, with little or no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. It is inserted in the ear canal itself and blocks out a lot of environmental noise. It has stronger bass tones and is unlikely to fall out of the ear.

Sennheiser CX 200 Street II

Sennheiser RS 180

Sound quality

1.sound pressure level

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Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

Best

AKG K553 Pro

144dB/mW

110dB/mW

110dB/mW

2.has passive noise reduction

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The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.

Sennheiser CX 200 Street II

Sennheiser RS 180

3.impedance

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Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.

Best

Flips Solo 2 Social

4 Ohms

5 Ohms

32 Ohms

Connectivity

1.Can be used wirelessly

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Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.

Sennheiser CX 200 Street II

Sennheiser RS 180

2.has a 3.5mm male connector

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A standard 3.5mm male connector is suitable for use with all MP3 players and computer sound cards.

Sennheiser CX 200 Street II

Sennheiser RS 180

Features

1.has an in-line control panel

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There is a control panel on the cable, so you can easily operate the device without having to interact with it.